nonuniformity

/ˌnɑnˌjunəˈfɔrməti/
noun
  1. The quality or state of not being the same in all parts or at all times; lack of consistency or uniformity.
    • Scientists studied the nonuniformity of temperature in the ocean to understand climate patterns.
    • The teacher noticed a nonuniformity in the students' test scores, with some doing much better than others.
    • The nonuniformity of the paint color across the wall made it look patchy.
  2. A difference or variation in something that is usually expected to be consistent.
    • The nonuniformity of the forest canopy allowed sunlight to reach the ground in patches.
    • Engineers checked for nonuniformities in the metal surface that could cause weakness.
    • The nonuniformity in the size of the cookies meant some were burnt and others were undercooked.
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